Good morning, Jefferson City.

KRCG 13's Live at Sunrise is holding a pumpkin carving contest; viewers can submit photos now through the end of today + the team will showcase top designs live on Thursday morning.

The Missouri State Archives acquired a map drawn in Feb.

1862 by Anthony Burton that points to new local history, including a citywide George Washington birthday celebration and a possible second executive mansion. The map, letter, and envelope are undergoing conservation and will be on display at the Archives in December when staff will present the full story.

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension held a four-part fall gardening workshop series at Finca EcoFarm to teach students and community members how to plant cool-season crops, protect seeds with damp burlap, prep beds with compost, use row covers, and overwinter for earlier spring harvests.

Lincoln University held an in-service training in early October at Alan T.

Busby Farm (the university's fully certified organic research farm) to teach educators, farmers, and ranchers organic and regenerative production, certification rules, and integrated pest-management strategies so they can guide producers across Missouri.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will require campers to buy a $5 permit covering up to five days and up to 10 people starting in March 2027 at MDC conservation areas to help agents track visitors and address safety and illegal activity.

Permits will be sold online, by phone, or at vendors, and sleeping units must display the holder’s name or conservation number.